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Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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14 hour
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Transportation to Cairo Airport from the City Center
There are different options to reach the airport from the city center in Cairo, visited by many tourists every year. The services that the hotels usually offer or arrange for you and public transport are the first ones that come to mind.
Airport Transfer
Transfer vehicles that are privately rented from Cairo International Airport and shuttles of the Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus company will pick you up at your requested destination upon your telephone and internet reservation. You can reach the airport from any point of the city by using the shuttles, whose fares are changing according to the region you take it.
Airport transfers also include London-style taxis, limousines and luxurious midibuses. All you have to do is to make reservations and be at the place where you want the cars to pick you up.
Public Transport
It will be possible to reach the airport with the subway lines passing through Zamalek, Wasat Al-Balad and the Nile's eastern region, which we refer to as the center of Cairo, in a few years, but you can only reach the areas close by at the moment. Al Dock, Opera, Sedat (Tahrir) and Naguib are the metro stations close to the center.
You need to transfer to the Green Line at Attaba station from Yellow Line, which hosts the above mentioned stations.
Even if it does not reach the airport yet, you can get off at the Abbasiye station and complete the 15 kilometers distance by taxi or bus number 111. It is also possible to reach the airport by buses 27, 111, 356 from Tahrir Square where Sedat metro station is located.
Private Vehicle
Although it is a great merit to use private vehicles in Cairo, which is similar to Istanbul with regards to its traffic and size, there may be people who want to reach the airport by private vehicles. To do this, you have to follow the Oroba road, in the east direction, to go to the airport from Zamalek island and Tahrir in the city center.
Oroba route will take you to Airport Road, which will provide you with access to the airport, after 17 kilometers.
Airport Information
The airport, in the Heliopolis area, is the second airport in Africa with regards to passenger traffic. With the completion of the newly constructed terminals, there are also many possibilities offered for those waiting for their flight.
Japanese, Chinese and Korean restaurants representing the Asian lifestyle, world famous fast-food restaurants, coffee shops where you can drink the most famous coffees of the world and pizzerias are waiting for guests at Terminal 1. You can also access health services at the airport, which has a large duty free store.
Last Updated: 09 May 2017Transportation to San Antonio City Center from Airport
Kelly Airport
It is possible to travel to the city center from San Antonio International Airport within 20-35 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Taxi, car rental, hotel shuttle and shuttle bus are among the alternatives offering the fastest transportation to the city center. If you prefer travelling by bus, it can take longer to arrive the city center. You should decide whether you want a comfortable and fast transportation or a budget-friendly transportation. Then, you can take the road to the city center.
Taxi
The cost of travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi is 27-29 dollars. If you are travelling as a crowded group and have much luggage, you can demand a larger taxi. There are taxi stands at the exit of the both terminals. The travel to the city center from the airport by taxi lasts about 20 minutes.
Ride-Sharing
You can easily get a ride by downloading Uber, Lyft or GetMe applications on your smart phone and get to the city center at a budget-friendly cost. Keep in mind that the prices can vary according to the company and hour. These vehicles pick passengers up from B-19 and B-20 points at the end of the Terminal B.
Car Rental
There are 9 car rental companies offering service at the airport. In the baggage claim area of the Terminal A, there are free phones that you can use to get in contact with the car rental companies. With the vehicle you rent, you can reach the city center in less than 20 minutes by following the directions. There are also 18 limousine rental companies for those who prefer travelling to the city center in a more comfortable way.
Shuttle
The Super Shuttle company offers private shuttle service from the airport to the main points of the city center and the hotels. This service is the most expensive transportation method that you can use to travel from San Antonio International Airport to the city center and other parts of the city if you are traveling with more than 2 people.
Travelling to the city center from the airport by private shuttle costs 19 dollars per person. If you are going to a place outside the city center and this is not a hotel, the cost can increase to 29 dollars. For this reason, if you plan to go to Riwer Walk or the bus station, it would be more cost-effective to give the name of a nearby hotel.
Bus
It is possible to reach the city center by getting on the bus route 5. The travel lasts about 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions. One-way ticket price is 1,30 dollars. The bus route starts operating at 05:00 am and offers service until 10:00 pm. Bus is among the most preferred transportation alternatives since many hotels in the city center are within walking distance to the bus stop.
Another important point to take into consideration is that the bus changes its number as 30 when it reaches the borders of the city center but passengers getting on the bus at the airport don’t have to pay any transfer fee. You can also buy a daily ticket by paying 2,75 dollars if you will again get on a bus in the rest of the day.
Hotel Shuttle
Hotels located around the airport offer free shuttle service for their guests and you can benefit from this service by specifying your demand in advance. However, the hotels in the city center don’t offer shuttle service for their guests. If you still demand a shuttle from your hotel, they can arrange you one for your transportation to your hotel.
San Antonio Intl. Airport
It is possible to reach the city center from San Antonio International Airport in 20-35 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Taxi, rental cars, hotel shuttles and shuttle buses will take you to the city center in a shorter time while you only lose a maximum of 15 minutes if you prefer taking bus. You can evaluate your transfer options by deciding whether time and comfort or cost is more important to you.
Taxi
The cost of going to the city center from the airport by taxi is 27-29 dollars. If you are a crowded group or if you have a lot of baggage, you can ask for a bigger taxi. There are taxi stops at the exit of both terminals. You journey by taxi lasts 20 minutes on average.
Car-sharing
You can download Uber&Lift or GetMe applications to your smart phone and you can benefit from the shared-car opportunity in order to get to the city center at affordable prices. Please note that the prices may vary by the company and departure time. The shared cars pick their passengers from B-19 and B-20 points at the end of terminal B.
Rent a car
There are 9 car rental companies in the airport. At the baggage reclaim area of terminal A, you can also benefit from toll-free calls to contact the car rental companies. You can reach the city center in less than 20 minutes by following the US-281 S motorway. There are also 18 different limousine rental companies at the airport for those who prefer to travel more comfortably.
Shuttle Services
The Super Shuttle company offers private shuttle service from the airport to the hotels and main points in the city center. This service is the most expensive way to travel from San Antonia International Airport to the city center and other parts of the city if you are travelling as 2 or more people.
It costs 19$ per person to go to the city center with shuttle service. If you want to go to a point outside the city center and if this is not a hotel, the fee goes up to 29 dollars. Therefore, if you are planning to go to the River Walk or the bus station, it would be more cost-effective for you to give the name of a hotel nearby.
Bus
It is possible to reach the city center by taking the bus number 5. The bus departs every 30 minutes and reaches the city center in 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The one-way ticket price for adults only costs 1.30$. The bus service starts at 5 o’clock in the morning and continue until 10 o’clock in the night. Many hotels in the city center are just within walking distance from the bus stop; so, bus is one of the most commonly preferred means of transportation.
One important thing to keep in mind is that the bus number changes from 5 to 30 when it enters the city center; the airport passengers do not have to pay an extra transfer fare. In addition, you can also get a daily ticket for 2.75$ if you need to board the bus again for the rest of the day.
Hotel Shuttle Services
The hotels around the airport offer free of charge shuttle services for their guests and you can benefit from this service by informing your request in advance. However, the hotels in the city center do not offer such a service. Still, they can arrange a shuttle service for you at the airport upon your arrival if you request in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Cairo-San Antonio flights, you can use Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Kelly Airport, Martindale Airport, Randolph Airport, San Antonio Intl. Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Cairo-San Antonio is 11524 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 14 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cairo-San Antonio flights is Monday.
